Oberlin Bed & Breakfast Program

The Oberlin Heritage Center’s Bed & Breakfast Program offers visiting families, alumni, and prospective students a unique lodging experience in historic Oberlin homes. This ongoing fundraiser supports OHC’s mission to preserve Oberlin’s history, while providing comfortable accommodations during Oberlin College events like Commencement, Conservatory Auditions, Parents’ Weekend, and Reunions.

Guests stay with local hosts who provide a welcoming atmosphere, sleeping space, and continental breakfast—all while supporting the Oberlin Heritage Center’s work in historic preservation, tours, and public history programs.

It’s a win-win experience:

      • Families visiting Oberlin College enjoy local hospitality near campus.
      • Hosts share their homes and love for Oberlin’s history.
      • All proceeds support OHC’s local history museum, walking tours, and preservation efforts.

When is Lodging Available?

Our Bed & Breakfast lodging in Oberlin is available throughout the year, with high demand during key college events:

      • Conservatory Auditions
      • All Roads Lead to Oberlin
      • Commencement
      • Spring and Fall Reunions
      • New Student Orientation
      • Parents’ Weekend

Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Reservation Start Dates:

      • Commencement – February
      • Orientation – June
      • Fall Reunion – August
      • Parents’ Weekend – September
        Other dates are accommodated when possible.

Rates for 2025:

      • $100 per night – Single guest or couple sharing a room (double/queen bed).
      • + $25 per night per additional guest (e.g., incoming student or sibling in a separate twin, futon, or pull-out bed).

All homes are smoke-free, and hosts are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. We require all guests to be fully vaccinated.

Reservation Process:

To reserve your stay, please email us at OHCbnb@gmail.com with the following details:

      • Contact Name, Email, Phone Number, and Home Address.
      • Dates of Stay and Names of All Guests (indicate adult/parent or student).
      • Any Allergies (e.g., pets) that may affect placement.
      • Will you have a car? (Some hosts are beyond walking distance from Oberlin College and Tappan Square.)
      • Confirmation that all guests are fully vaccinated.
      • Any special requests or accessibility considerations.

Reservations are first come, first served, and full payment is required once placement is confirmed. All payments go to the Oberlin Heritage Center; our hosts volunteer their homes and time.

Cancellations:

We offer full refunds for cancellations made prior to your reservation start date.

Why Stay With Us?

By choosing OHC’s Bed & Breakfast Program, you are supporting Oberlin’s history and preservation work while enjoying a welcoming local experience. Your stay helps fund:

Contact Us:

For questions or special accommodations, please emailOHCbnb@gmail.com.